Experiences of Immigrant Professors

Educational institutions all over the world continue to attract the services of foreign-born scholars. In addition to the culture shock that immigrants experience in unfamiliar countries these scholars often undergo pedagogical shock. Through autobiographical accounts of foreign-born professors from Africa Asia Europe and the US this volume examines the experiences of foreign-born professors around the world to provide insight on the curricular school-systemic and sociological differences and challenges that are encountered and how to help resolve them. It will help administrators institutions and immigration and comparative education scholars understand the cross-cultural challenges and coping strategies that define the private and professional lives of foreign-born professors across the globe. . Language: English